Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Hillsborough County announced that two new drive-through COVID-19 testing sites are opening in Riverview and in Dover. The press release announcing the two is below: Two New Hillsborough COVID-19 Testing Sites to Open Dec. 7 and 9 COVID-19 Coronavirus Update No. 243 Hillsborough County, Fla. (Dec…. Read more »
December 1, 2020 Good morning, welcome to Radioactivity. I’m Rob Lorei. Coming up we’ll take a deep dive into the November 3rd election and look at voting trends among African Americans in St. Petersburg. But first – small businesses are still hurting because of the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this year many stores, restaurants and bars were… Read more »
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Florida will pass one million confirmed coronavirus infections this week. Nearly 19,000 Floridians have died. The virus is surging nearly everywhere in the U.S. One American is dying from COVID-19 on average every minute. On WMNF’s MidPoint we talked about the latest coronavirus news in Tampa Bay… Read more »
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Several Mayors from around Florida held a Zoom conference Wednesday afternoon to criticize the lack of Florida coronavirus response by Governor Ron DeSantis. St. Petersburg’s Rick Kriseman was the only participating mayor from the Tampa Bay area. “As mayors, we all know what we need to do… Read more »
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Here’s the COVID-19 update for 16 November 2020 as provided by the Hillsborough County Emergency Operations Center: Nov. 16 County Commission COVID-19 Summary: Resolution Advocates for Routine Staff Testing at Senior Care Facilities, Other Congregate Homes COVID-19 coronavirus Update No. 239 Hillsborough County, Fla. (Nov. 16, 2020)… Read more »
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Below is Hillsborough County’s coronavirus testing update for Tuesday: COVID-19 Testing Remains Free; Have Health Insurance Information Handy COVID-19 Coronavirus Update No. 235 Hillsborough County, Fla. (Oct. 27, 2020) – To ensure that Hillsborough County is following federal guidance on COVID-19 coronavirus testing, health insurance providers are… Read more »
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Democratic and Republican candidates for Vice President debate tonight. There will be Plexiglas shields separating them to protect from coronavirus infections. But the New York Times reports that since the virus can spread through the air, a St. Petersburg politician’s famous fan would be more effective… Read more »
In a tweet late Thursday evening, President Trump announced that he and the First Lady have tested positive for COVID-19. This is a developing story…
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources There is a lot of debate about whether Tampa Bay area counties and cities should continue with ordinances mandating masks or other face coverings to slow the spread of coronavirus. On MidPoint we heard public comments from Pinellas County residents during a commission meeting earlier in September… Read more »
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources There has been discussion about the success of Sweden’s “herd immunity” approach to the Coronavirus pandemic on WMNF/Radioactivity this week. Some listeners have claimed that the Swedish government’s plan has been successful. Below is a review of some COVID-19 data. It includes the two leading pandemic countries,… Read more »
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources After hours of public comment Tuesday, the Pinellas County Commission voted unanimously to extend the county’s local coronavirus emergency. The county’s rule requiring face coverings in public remains in place. Dozens of residents weighed in on both sides of the mask issue. Largo resident Virginia Frizzle wants… Read more »
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources On Thursday a judge lifted a stay on his ruling against Florida’s order for schools to open to in-person instruction this month. On its Facebook page, the Florida Education Association says this means that local school districts can make reopening decisions based upon safety considerations, not on… Read more »
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Hillsborough County Emergency Operations Center announced in a press release Tuesday that the county is expected to pass the mark of 100,000 tests for coronavirus this week. According to the state’s official COVID-19 dashboard, 35,802 Hillsborough residents have tested positive, resulting in 1,618 hospitalizations and 534 deaths… Read more »
The City of Pinellas Park will give away backpacks, face masks and school supplies on Saturday only. Below is the press release from Pinellas Park: The City of Pinellas Park Hosts K-12 Backpack Give-a-way Event PINELLAS PARK – The City of Pinellas Park will be hosting their first ever drive~thru K-12th grade backpack give-a-way… Read more »
On Wednesday, August 19, 2020, Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis along with his wife Casey DeSantis spearheaded a round-table discussion in Altamonte Springs, Florida to discuss COVID-19 and mental health. It was the second in a series of similar discussions hosted by the DeSantises in the last two weeks. Governor DeSantis shared statistics related to the… Read more »
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources UPDATE: Due to weather considerations related to Tropical Storm Laura, the pop-up testing event at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 1200 Douglas Ave., Clearwater, has been canceled for Saturday, Aug. 22. Below is coronavirus testing site information provided by the Florida Department of Health in… Read more »
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources If you need a reusable face covering to keep you protected during the coronavirus pandemic, you can get a free reusable one in St. Pete. St. Petersburg Fire Rescue is hosting a drive-through event to distribute reusable cloth face masks. According to a press release from St…. Read more »
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources More than 13,000 Florida prisoners have tested positive for coronavirus. There are more than 2,000 confirmed cases among staff within Florida’s correctional facilities. We hear from several state legislators and from a justice advocate about this crisis in Florida prisons. They want the governor to release many… Read more »
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Today, Hillsborough County announced that all residents can get a free test for coronavirus antibodies. Below is the full email from the Hillsborough County Emergency Operations Center: Beginning Friday, Aug. 14, Hillsborough County residents will be able to receive free testing for antibodies to the COVID-19 coronavirus…. Read more »
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The New York Times reports coronavirus deaths among young Floridians are on the rise and race is playing a factor. While the mythos surrounding COVID-19 has been that virus-related deaths are limited to older adults – a point often stressed by Gov. Ron DeSanits – data from… Read more »
